Scrambled Red Shakshuka from Sami Tamimi & Tara Wigley | Genius Recipes

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is often less expensive.

harissa

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha offers a similar spice profile with less cost.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach adds nutrients while dried herbs are budget-friendly.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion; cook for about 5 minutes until softened.

Add chopped red bell pepper; cook for another 5 minutes until softened.

Stir in minced garlic, crushed toasted cumin seeds, and toasted coriander; cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Add 1 teaspoon tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to incorporate flavors.

Make sure the mixture is well combined and fragrant before proceeding.

Prepare the topping by mixing feta cheese, olive oil, chopped parsley, toasted coriander, and chili flakes in a bowl; set aside to let flavors meld.

Once the sauce is ready, crack eggs into the mixture and cover the skillet to cook until eggs are set to your liking, about 5-7 minutes.

Serve topped with the prepared feta mixture.

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